Pretenders: meaning, definitions and examples

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pretenders

 

[ prษชหˆtษ›ndษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music band

The Pretenders are an English-American rock band formed in 1978. The band has had a number of hit singles, including 'Brass in Pocket' and 'Back on the Chain Gang'. The Pretenders have been praised for their unique sound and strong lyrics.

Synonyms

band, group, musical ensemble

Examples of usage

  • The Pretenders are known for their energetic live performances.
  • Chrissie Hynde is the lead singer of The Pretenders.
Context #2 | Noun

people who pretend to be someone else

Pretenders are individuals who pretend to be someone or something they are not. They often deceive others by putting on a false persona or identity. Pretenders can be found in various aspects of life, including relationships, careers, and social settings.

Synonyms

fakers, impostors, posers

Examples of usage

  • She quickly saw through the pretenders who claimed to be her long-lost relatives.
  • Many online profiles turn out to be created by pretenders.

Translations

Translations of the word "pretenders" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pretendentes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเคตเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anwรคrter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penantang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะตั‚ะตะฝะดะตะฝั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pretendenci

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉtendants

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pretendientes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท adaylar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„์ „์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุนูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uchazeฤi

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uchรกdzaฤi

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซžไบ‰่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pretendenti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frambjรณรฐendur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะผั–ั‚ะบะตั€ะปะตั€

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iddiaรงฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pretendientes

Etymology

The word 'pretenders' originated from the verb 'pretend', which came into English in the late 14th century from the Old French word 'pretendre', meaning 'to lay claim'. Over time, 'pretend' evolved to refer to the act of feigning or pretending. The noun 'pretenders' emerged later to describe those who pretend to be something they are not, both in a literal and figurative sense.

See also: pretend, pretended, pretender, pretending, pretension, pretentious.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,971, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.